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   recognize

   /ˈrɛkəɡnʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again: "Julia hardly recognized Jill when they met"
   • ▪ identify from knowledge of appearance or character: "Pat is very good at recognizing wild flowers" Similar identifyplaceknowknow againpick output a name torememberrecallrecollectcall to mindknow by sightkenrare:agnizeOpposite forget
   • ▪ (of a computer or other machine) automatically identify and respond correctly to (a sound, printed character, etc.): "Dr Friedman is programming his computer to recognize the shapes of strokes in the hands of various writers"
   • 2. acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of: "the defence is recognized in British law" Similar acknowledgeacceptadmitconcedeallowgrantconfessownrealizebe aware ofbe conscious ofperceivediscernappreciateunderstandapprehendseebe cognizant ofinformal:take on boardrare:cognizeofficially approvecertifyaccreditendorsesanctionput the seal of approval onacknowledgevalidateaccept as validratifyupholdsupportOpposite overlook
   • ▪ show official appreciation of; reward formally: "his work was recognized by an honorary degree from Glasgow University" Similar pay tribute toshow appreciation ofappreciategive recognition toshow gratitude tobe grateful foracclaimcommendsaluteapplaudtake one's hat off torewardhonourpay homage to
   • ▪ officially regard (a qualification) as valid or proper: "these qualifications are recognized by the Department of Education"
   • ▪ grant diplomatic recognition to (a country or government): "countries which recognized East Germany"
   • ▪ (of a person presiding at a meeting or debate) call on (someone) to speak.

   Word Origin late Middle English (earliest attested as a term in Scots law): from Old French reconniss-, stem of reconnaistre, from Latin recognoscere ‘know again, recall to mind’, from re- ‘again’ + cognoscere ‘learn’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. recognizer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › recognizeRECOGNIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of recognize as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Recognize can mean to know, accept, or praise someone or something, or to show official approval or recognition.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb recognize, which means to acknowledge, perceive, or know something or someone. See also the legal and kids definitions of recognize.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › recognizeRECOGNIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you recognize someone or something, you know who or what they are, because you have seen or heard them before or because they have been described to you.

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   Recognize definition: to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.. See examples of RECOGNIZE used in a sentence.

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   If you recognize someone or something, you know who or what they are, because you have seen or heard them before or because they have been described to you.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › recognizeRecognize - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   verb. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. “We do not recognize your gods”. synonyms: acknowledge, know, recognise. see more. verb. grant credentials to. “The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution”. “ recognize an academic degree”.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › recognizeRECOGNIZE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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